Web Sites to Visit - (Crossroads Training Department) Links
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Page last updated May 03, 2007
All links last verified May 03, 2007
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In the Work One department at Crossroads, I noticed a "Web Sites to Visit" paper hanging on a cubicle wall. I asked the cubicle owner if she'd like to have a page she could go to where she just had to click a link, rather than type them in, and she said it would be a great help. She gave me a copy of the page, and the links on it are below, where all active links on the hardcopy sheet are listed by name, and I may have found a few extras, based on them. Any links on the hardcopy that are not below were not active when I created this page. I hope it helps.
NOTE: I've created a page with help using the Search Engines and Drop-Boxes on some of these sites. It also contains links to some of the general search engines on the web. (ie: Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask, and others.)
If anyone associated with Crossroads would like to see other links in any of these categories, please send them to me in an email. (See bottom of page.)
Consumer Information
Products
- Product Reviews and Reports - Consumer Search.com - Reviewing the Reviewers
- ConsumerReports.org - Consumer Reports: Ratings, Buying Guides & Product Reviews
- ConsumerReview
- DealTime: Price Comparison, Store & Product Reviews
- mySimon - Price Comparison Shopping - Compare Prices - Unique Gift Ideas
Vehicles
- New Cars and Used Cars are available at CarsDirect.com
- CarMax: Used cars and new cars online
- AutoMall.com New Car, Used Car Pricing and Research, Automotive Information for Consumers and Enthusiasts
People
Many of the people searches give standard information that you can find in a phone book, and maybe a little more. They tend to be "front-ends" to sites providing background checks for money. Some of these DO give a little more information, but to get it all, you will have to pay.
- AnyWho: Internet Directory Assistance; Yellow Pages, White Pages, Toll-Free Numbers, Maps and Directions
- White Pages Phone Directory with Free People Search
Scams, Urban Legends, etc.
- Internet Scams, Identity Theft, and Urban Legends
-
Scams, Shams & More Flim-Flams - Home (Orange Frog Productions v2)
- Scams Subsection Home (incl Nigerian, Lottery, Work-at-Home, etc.)
- Shams/Infomercial Info Division
- Rumors - Home (including Trivia Lists, Urban Legends & Virus Myths)
- Spam Division (information & examples)
- Malware (Viruses, Adware, Spyware) Home (information & examples)
Miscellaneous
- Better Business Bureau
- Missing Money Free Search for Unclaimed Property - Officially endorsed By The States
Shopping
A couple of the Product links in the Consumer Information section, above, are also shopping sites.
NOTE: Sometimes, these internet sites will have sales or promotional events that are not available at the "brick and mortar" store. Be sure to watch for notices about things like this.
General Merchandise
Bed, Bath & Kitchen
Books (& More)
- Barnes & Nobles
- Waldonbooks
- Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc.
- Amazon.com
- Borders (Borders has teamed with Amazon.com for their online bookstore)
Specialized Clothing (& More)
Electronics and Media
Miscellaneous
Entertainment/Activities
Free Email
- MSN Hotmail
- Yahoo Mail
- GMail
- Other Free Email Services (from About.com)
Fun/Interesting Stuff
Entertainment Listings & News
- TVGuide.com - TV Listings, Online Videos, Entertainment and Celebrity News
- TV.com: TV News - TV Shows - TV Listings - Entertainment News
- MovieLens - Movie Recommendations
- The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
- AllMusic.com (Info on music of all types)
Celebrity News
- See Magazines/Newspapers/News, below
Sports
- IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association)
- NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Professional Sports
Organizations
- AARP (American Association of Retired People) (for those age 50 and over)
- SeniorNet: Home Page
- VolunteerMatch: Where Volunteering Begins
Search Engines
Listed at the top of OFPv2/Main - Search Tips
Help, Reference & Information
Internet & Technical
- LEARN THE NET: The Internet Owner's Manual
- ZDNet: Tech News, Blogs and White Papers for IT Professionals
- CNET - Technology product reviews, price comparisons, tech video, and more
- Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show® (America's Digital Goddess)
- OFPv2 - Main - Email FAQ (Information about email)
- OFPv2 - Main - Image Processing FAQ (Information about processing images on your computer)
Online Encyclopedias/Dictionaries
- MSN Encarta : Online Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Atlas, and Homework
- Answers.com - Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia and much more
- 50states.com - States and Capitals (and lots more information)
- TheFreeDictionary - Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus. Free access.
- Vocabulary, Free Word Puzzles and Activities
- English to French, Italian & Spanish Dictionary - WordReference.com
- Reference: Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Thesaurus - Yahoo! Education
- Google Directory - Reference
Local Libraries
- Indianapolis - Marion County Public Library
- Hamilton East Public Library (Noblesville & Fishers)
- Sheridan Public Library
- Lebanon Public Library: Lebanon, Indiana
- Westfield Public Library! Westfield, IN
- CCPL: Carmel Clay Public Library (New)
- Indiana State Library
Miscellaneous
Food
Recipes
- Food Network : Cooking, Recipe Collections, Party Ideas, Quick & Easy Recipes, Cooking Videos
- Epicurious.com: the World's Greatest Recipe Collection
- All recipes – complete resource for recipes and cooking tips
- Cooks.com - Recipe Search and More
- e-Cookbooks.net - Free Cookbooks | The Food & Cooking Network | Cookbook Recipes
- PastryWiz Food Resource Center - Food & Fun starts here!
- HungryMonster, Restaurants, Menus, Recipes, Reviews, Dining Guide
Restaurant Recipes
Restaurants
- Restaurant Row - World's Largest Dining Guide
- Indianapolis Downtown Inc. - Restaurants
- Indianapolis Restaurants - Find Restaurants in Indianapolis and Read Unbiased Reviews - DiningGuide
- Restaurant Indianapolis IN Indiana + Fine Dining - City Guide
- Restaurants in Indianapolis Indiana, Indianapolis Restaurants and places to eat
Careers/Jobs/Employment
I have researched and created pages with job search links and information, for myself, and for Crossroads. They can be found at:
Money/Financial
- SmartMoney.com — Investing, Saving and Personal Finance
- Fool.com: Stock Market Advice | Stock Investing Advice
- Suze Orman internationally acclaimed personal finance expert
Links & Lists
Reference & Links
- LibrarySpot.com: Encyclopedias, maps, online libraries, quotations, dictionaries & more.
- Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free online reference, research & homework help.
- Digital Librarian: A librarian's choice of the best of the Web
- About.com
- iVillage.com: Health, Beauty, Pregnancy, Entertainment and More
- Refdesk.com ... Reference, Facts, News ... Free and Family-friendly Resources
- Internet Public Library
Links Upon Links
- GrandmaBetty.com :: The starting point for Baby boomers and Seniors
- TopFiveSites.com - The 100 Best Web Sites™
- 10sites.com - Networks - Best sites of the web
- Web 100 - The Web's Best Sites
Government Sites
National Government
- USA.gov: The US Government Official Web Portal
- USPS - The United States Postal Service (U.S. Postal Service)
- Internal Revenue Service
- The Library of Congress
- U.S. National Archives and Records Administration - Archives.gov Home
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- US Department of Health & Human Services - National Institutes of Health
- ADA Home Page - ada.gov - Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
- for Seniors (many are for physically challenged, too)
Local Government
Health
When I was researching job search sites for the Crossroads page, I also listed a number of the local hospitals and health organizations. This link will take you directly to that section of the page. (Use the top-level - non-job-search - links.)
General Health
- WebMD - Better Information. Better Health
- Medscape: Free CME, Medical News, Full-text Journal Articles & More (now part of WebMD)
- HealthAtoZ.com - Information, Articles, Tips and Online Medical Advice for Healthy Living
- AmericasDoctor
- MedicalAnswer.com - Resources and information on Medical education and Medical Symptoms
-
Indiana University School of Medicine
- MedTerms.com - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
Colleges and Universities
Local
When I was researching job search sites for the Crossroads page, I also listed a number of the local hospitals and health organizations. This link will take you directly to that section of the page. (Use the top-level - non-job-search - links.)
Other (Indiana)
Museums & History
National Museums
- Smithsonian Institution
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- National Gallery of Art
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- American Folk Art Museum
Local Museums
- Indiana State Museum
- Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
- Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- Indianapolis Zoo
History
- Indiana Historical Society
- Indiana Historical Bureau
- President Benjamin Harrison Home
- Freetown Village - A Living History Museum
- Conner Prairie Living History Museum
- Visit Indiana - Historic Indiana
- Indiana Council for History Education
Magazines/Newspapers/News
- National Geographic - photos, videos, daily news stories, maps, world music, travel
- The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
- USA Today: News: Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World
- Time - Breaking News, Analysis, Opinions, Multimedia and Blogs
- Newsweek.com - National News, World News, Health, Technology, Entertainment and more... (now part of MSNBC)
- FamilyFun: Fun stuff for Kids, Parents - and More Family Fun
- Family Circle Home Page
- Biography.com - Biography, Videos and Interviews
Cable News Channels
- MSNBC - Breaking World and US News Stories & Headlines
- FOXNews.com - Breaking News | News & Media | Latest Current
- CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News
- ESPN: The Worldwide Leader In Sports
Celebrity News
- E! Online
- ETonline.com: Home (Entertainment Tonight)
- ExtraTV.com | Close to the Stars!
- Inside Edition
- People.com
Local Media
When I was researching job search sites for the Crossroads page, I also listed a number of the local media (Newspapers, TV and Radio). This link will take you directly to that section of the page.
Travel & Tourism
Flights, Hotels, Cars, Packages, Cruises, etc.
- Expedia.com
- Travelocity.com
- Orbitz.com
- Hotwire.com
- Priceline.com
- CheapTickets.com
- LastMinuteTravel.com
- 11thHourVacations.com
- AAA Hoosier Motor Club Online
Maps
- MapQuest.Com: Maps, Directions and More
- Mapsonus.com: Maps, Driving Directions, Yellow Pages, White Pages - Mapsonus.com
- Yahoo! Maps, Driving Directions, and Traffic
- Google Maps
- MSN Live Search Maps (aka Mapblast.com)
Weather
- Weather.com - National and Local Weather Forecast, Radar, Map and Report
- Yahoo! Weather
- AccuWeather.com - World Weather - Local Weather Forecast - The Weather Experts.
- MSN Weather - Local, National, and International Weather - Forecasts, Radar Maps, Video, and News
- NOAA's National Weather Service
Tourism
- Fodor's Travel Guides | Plan Your Trip Online
- America's Byways®: National Scenic Byways Online
- Travel Channel
- Indiana
Children's Sites
NOTE: Some of the following run automatic audio/video when the page loads. Watch the volume.
- Nick.com
- Yahoo! Kids - Kids Games, Kids Movies, Kids Music, and More
- FunBrain.com - The Internet's #1 Education Site for K-8 Kids and Teachers
- Bonus.com® - Fun and Games!
- Barbie.com - Activities and Games for Girls Online!
- Disney.com | The Official Home Page For All Things Disney
- HomeworkSpot.com: Homework Help, Science Fair Project Ideas, Math Help, Homework Helper
- FunSites.com - Teens Safe Sites
Homes & Apartments (Local)
Homes
- MIBOR | Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS®
- Move.com - Find Real Estate, New Homes, Apartments, Houses for Rent and More
- Indianapolis New Homes Directory > Indiana
- Indianapolis Area Real Estate Listings and Homes for Sale
Apartments
- Rent.com - Indianapolis Apartments
- Apartments.com - Apartments For Rent in Indianapolis
- ApartmentReviews.net - Indianapolis Apartments: Indianapolis Apartment Ratings and Reviews
- Move.com - Indianapolis Apartments
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